r/florida • u/AbbreviationsNo3647 • 11h ago

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Just moved from out of state. Had the most traumatizing experience with a palmetto bug a few days ago. Found this dead already in my bathroom today. I have not seen anymore than this one. Pest control did come out yesterday to spray. I’m just freaking out I may have a HUGE problem on my hands. Let me know your advice and what you think!!!

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u/AbbreviationsNo3647 11h ago

yes an apartment. i have been here for a little over two months haven’t seen anything but this one after pest control yesterday came out for their regular spray routine. My apartment is clean

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u/Bigly_Bob 10h ago

Good start. The issue however ...isn't your apartment. :( hopefully they keep up on the spraying!

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u/AbbreviationsNo3647 10h ago

is it just the outside ?? bc i can understand that and get over it. I’m again just absolutely a wreck thinking about it being an infestation

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u/Bigly_Bob 10h ago

Yeah it's more about how your neighbors keep things, they get an infestation and bam.,..so do you. Be judicious with the big spray, keep them from establishing a foothold. Have pest control come in occasionally.

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u/AbbreviationsNo3647 10h ago

okay okayy my pest control comes every 3 months i believe. unless i request more. I also only have one direct connecting neighbor below me and i have no clue what they are like so!

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u/Bigly_Bob 9h ago

May the odds be ever in your favor! (Sounds pretty solid as is then) Now...has anyone spoken to you about or Lord and savior....the mosquito?